Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Necessity is the mother of intention


"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."

William Pitt, British Prime Minister (1759-1806), in a speech in the House of Commons on 18 November, 1783.
 
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